Downtown Thomaston Plein Air Competition

Artists are to check in at Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC) between 12:20-2pm. 
201 S. Center St, Thomaston, GA 30286

Prior to the event you will choose one(1) image from a collection of historic photographs of Downtown Thomaston. This will be used as a point of reference for your painting. You will locate the building in its current form and paint it between 2pm and 6pm. PLEASE TURN IN YOUR PAINTING BY 6:15PM.Judging will commence at 6:30pm at the stage (Southside of Square)

Artists can choose to paint the historical image, current image, or artist interpretation of the images.

• This event is open to any artist who paints using Plein Air techniques, in all fine art painting mediums (oils, acrylics, gouaches, watercolors, pastels, or pencils). Other mediums may be accepted upon prior approval.
• Artist must be on location in Downtown Thomaston by 2pm at the latest, during the official Painting Period.
• No use of photography, photographic or computer equipment is allowed for painting plein air competition entries. *** Your photo reference may not be used in any way other than for reference.
• All art must be created in the field (no studio work) and all surfaces (canvas, board, paper) must be stamped and authenticated by Plein Air Chair Matthew Peterson prior to the event.
• Artists may submit up to (1) painting.
• Artists assume all risk and liability for any artwork on display during the event. 
• All Plein Air entries must be submitted for judging by 6:15PM on Friday April 18th. Judging will commence at 6:30PM on the Southside of the Square.
• Artists may sell their paintings on-site at a price of their choosing. 
• Artists are responsible for their own transportation, lodging, and paint supplies. Paint supplies are available in a limited capacity, locally, so come prepared.
• The City of Thomaston, its employees, agents, contractors, sponsors, staff, volunteers, and the owners of property on which any activities take place, or where an artist paints, will not be responsible for any theft, loss, incident, accident, personal injury, or legal situations involving the artist, artwork, and/or personal property before, during, or after the competition.
• Artists are responsible for providing any or all insurance to cover themselves, their artwork, and/or their property. This is not a requirement, but artists assume the risks associated with participation in the event.
• Artists are responsible in asking and receiving permission to paint on private property outside of the public right of way.
• By participating in this competition, artists agree to follow these rules, behave as a professional, and conform to public and artistic ethics during the competition. Judges will have final discretion with respect to awards. The City of Thomaston reserves the right to adjudicate any work shown in the competition and sale.
• Participating artists will allow the City of Thomaston to photograph all artists and painting and release to the City of Thomaston such images and work for promotional and publicity purposes.